Balatro Decks
All 15 playable decks in Balatro, each with its passive effect, exact unlock condition, power tier and best jokers. Pick a deck for the full guide, or read the all-decks overview.
Tier 1 · Collection unlocks
Unlock by discovering items in your Collection (cumulative across runs).
+1 discard each round
Available from the start
Guide+1 hand each round
Discover 20 Collection items
GuideStart with an extra $10
Discover 50 Collection items
GuideEnd of round: $2 per remaining hand and $1 per remaining discard, with no interest
Discover 75 Collection items
Guide+1 Joker slot, −1 hand each round
Discover 100 Collection items
GuideTier 2 · Win with a color deck
Each color deck's win unlocks its paired deck.
Start with the Crystal Ball voucher + 2 copies of The Fool
Win a run with the Red Deck
GuideStart with the Telescope voucher, −1 consumable slot
Win a run with the Blue Deck
GuideSpectral cards appear in the shop; start with a Hex card
Win a run with the Yellow Deck
GuideStart with no Face Cards (no Jacks, Queens or Kings)
Win a run with the Green Deck
GuideStart with 26 Spades and 26 Hearts (no Clubs or Diamonds)
Win a run with the Black Deck
GuideTier 3 · Stake difficulties
Unlock by winning on a specific Stake difficulty or harder.
Start with Tarot Merchant, Planet Merchant and Overstock vouchers
Win on Red Stake or harder
Guide+2 hand size, −1 Joker slot
Win on Green Stake or harder
GuideGain a Double Tag after each Boss Blind defeated
Win on Black Stake or harder
GuideBalances Chips and Mult when scoring a played hand; ×2 base Blind size
Win a run on Blue Stake or harder
GuideEvery card's rank and suit is randomized
Win on Orange Stake or harder
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